PMA

PMA (Paramethoxymethyamphetamine),

Street names

PMA, Chicken Fever, Chicken Yellow, Double Stacked, Killer, Mitsubishi Turbo, PMMA, Red Mitsubishi.

General Info

PMA is similar to MDMA (Ecstasy). It can make users feel alert, alive and full of energy. Its similarity means that PMA is actually sometimes sold as Ecstasy. However, PMA is much stronger, and like MDMA, can cause a fatal rise in body temperature. The effects of PMA also take longer than MDMA to begin to be felt – so some users have overdosed by mistakenly taking pill after pill thinking nothing is happening, which can also be fatal.

Effects

• An energy buzz that makes users feel alert and alive
• Uses feel in tune with surroundings
• Sounds and colours are more intense
• Feelings of great love for friends and strangers

Risks

• As little as a quarter of a tablet (60mg) is enough to significantly increase blood pressure, body temperature and pulse rates

• Anyone with a heart condition, blood pressure problems, epilepsy or asthma can have a very dangerous reaction to the drug

• Anyone using too much can get paranoid and depressed.

• PMA can cause muscle spasms and lots of people feel very sick after taking it.

• PMA affects the body's temperature control and is stronger than ecstasy, and so the risk of overheating may be greater. Users should take regular breaks to cool down and should keep hydrated. If you feel your temperature soaring on the dance floor seek help immediately.

• The long term risks associated with PMA have yet to be studied but many are likely to be similar to Ecstasy

• Mixing PMA with alcohol can have serious consequences – the effects of PMA are increased, making it more likely to experience its negative effects.

Class

Class A